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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Dec 17, 2008 16:48:44 GMT
Prince Arthur was alone in his dining room, waiting- a little less than patiently, for his dinner which was supposed to have arrived a fair while ago. He sat drumming his fingers on the table, head in one hand and a glum look on his face.
His private chambers were the finest in the castle -with the exception of the Kings- and although beautifully decorated and furnished, he often wondered if the sheer size was necessary. Visitors were rare, and those that did visit were received in his fathers quarters rather than here. Arthur sighed and pushed himself back from the table. There were no windows in the dining room so he passed through the ornate archway to his study where he stood and looked down to the courtyard. Many of the castle's servants rushed about with various foods and other goods for himself or his father while guards set off for night duty. Cooks, maids, stable boys, all passed Arthurs window and then he finally spotted Merlin, his trusted friend who seemed to be struggling to keep the Prince's dinner from ending up on the cobbles!
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Dec 3, 2008 16:30:49 GMT
The great hall is almost always empty, except for evenings, when it is full of soldiers, drinking and making merry. Of course it is also busy after battles, when it is decked in the royal colours, magnificent spreads of food are laid out and the King himself comes to share in the celebrations. Food is also served here for the soldiers at meal times. Members Only
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Dec 3, 2008 16:27:45 GMT
The Soldiers quarters ismade of of many tiny rooms, each containing a bed, a small table and a single cupboard for storing a uniform. Soldiers of all divisions use these rooms, and they make useful resting places after training sessions. Members Only
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Dec 3, 2008 16:22:07 GMT
Welcome member! Congratulations on being accepted into the Army!Training sessions occur right here, in the training board. On your first training session, you may create a thread simply called' [insert character's name here]' Training'. Here, you will post all of your training sessions and I will post my feedback. In the training sessions, you must write a post to a certain minimum wordcount. (Remember to include me in your posts!) For example, in a training post, you might write about shooting at targets, you might then write "Prince Arthur looked on and smiled warmly". For this part it is ok to RP as the Prince!! Just make sure you convey a gradual improvement in your abilities. You may include NPC's in your training too. I will reply to your training post either accepting it, or denying it. Reasons for denying it might include: being more than 10% under the wordcount, very poor grammar/spelling, plagiarism of training ideas etc.) Ranks and Word Counts (Ranks, once achieved may be added to your signature) Title/Task Recruit: Enrollment accepted Soldier: One post 250 words Page: One post 500 words Squire: One post 650 words Master: One post 800 words
Knight: - 1000 word post.
(Knight is the highest possible rank in the Army. The equivalent to the Enchanters of the Guild.) All wordcounts are minimum, more would be great! Happy posting!
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Dec 3, 2008 16:15:08 GMT
Here is where you can request to join the Army. To do so, you simply must post a reply to this thread stating your name, which division you wish to join and why, and describe your weapon [if you have one, otherwise these will be given out once accepted]. I will respond telling you whether or not your application to join my Army is accepted, instructions about what to do next can be found in the training information boards. Prince Arthur Pendragon
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Dec 3, 2008 16:10:48 GMT
You cannot join BOTH the Guild and the Army About the Army
The Army consists of four Divisions: Division 1- The Swordsmen With strong upper bodies and nimble feet, swordsmen must be able to wield a heavy weapon and be quick to flee from enemies.
Division 2- The Archers Archers must be clever, staying away from the heat of battle, to pick off the most dangerous enemies from a distance. They may also carry a small knife, useful for close combat.
Division 3- The Cavalry The most rounded members of the army, the cavalry, should be able to wield swords and bows moderately well, but must be able to carry and use a spear effectively. It is these soldiers upon their noble steeds who lead the Amry of Camelot into battle.
Division 4- The Assasins While wielding a weapon of choice in battle, Assasins are more often used for spying, and of course killing important members of enemy nations. They must be agile and sly, and strong willed as the job can get very intense. Physical strength is less of an important factor in this division.
In order to be accepted into any division, you must first apply in the recruitment office. If accepted, you must then head to the training grounds [create your thread] and be willing to train hard in order to rise through the ranks. When training, you may cover all types of weapon, not just the ones which fit your division. Therefore, Archers may use swords and Swordsmen may ride a horse. You must also complete one division before moving onto the next.
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Dec 3, 2008 15:58:08 GMT
Example Training Post [titles and characters will differ to those you will use] Post for TraineeRobin hopped the fence at the edge of the training grounds and sprinted to the middle of the field. Commander Morland was already there, standing patiently, and Robin sprinted over-worried he may have been late. “Sorry sir!” He apologised to his superior [terrified he would be scolded], and saluted him. The commander smiled and held out a hand. “Ah, you are not late, I merely like to be early. May I see your blade boy?” Robin nodded and unsheathed his dull blade-slightly embarrassed. It was nothing spectacular, he knew that, but because his old friend Saria had made the sheath, he couldn’t bear to part with it. The commander muttered something and handed it back to Robin. “Lad, if you want to go far in this division, your blade needs to be much stronger and impressive. This is…quaint, but not what the Order of the Lionesses requires. Although it will do for now, see that before our next session a real sword has been obtained. I suggest a longsword rather than a broadsword such as this.” After Morland had crushed his pride a little, Robin felt he needed to impress his commander and completed his lap of the training grounds as fast as he could. When he reached the finish though, he was out of breath and dropped down on the ground for a rest. “You will never get anywhere like this!” A voice called to him and before Robin knew what was happening, he was pulled onto his feet. “You have to learn some discipline boy!” Robin nodded, eager to impress and prove his worth. “I…just…” he heaved but received nothing but a disapproving look from Morland. “Now we will learn the basics of sword play” Robin was told firmly. “Draw your blade.” Robin followed orders and began to spar with Morland. At first he was able to keep up, blocking hits and even bringing a few different foot patterns in order to dodge his blows. However, as Commander Morland upped his game, Robin dramatically started to lack the skill he needed and eventually he was reduced to the ground. “Well boy” Commander Morland finally gave his sword arm a rest and allowed Robin to relax too. “I am fairly…disappointed.” Robins face dropped, he had been so keen to impress his new commander and yet he had left him disappointed. “Sorry sir” Robin muttered, his pride so hurt he felt he would burst into tears, “I tried my hardest…” “Yes boy, I know. To be perfectly honest it is not your skill I am disappointed in as you were not bad for a beginner, but it is the fact that you assured me you were already a competent swordsman. Perhaps I expected too much…” Robin dropped his gaze to the floor, red faced. “Sir, I apologise for my error. I believed I was better than this. I want to be…” When Robin looked up he was astonished to see that his commander was smiling. “Do not worry Smolkes, you have done not badly, perhaps I was a little harsh. Just be sure to get practicing and buy a new weapon! I shall see you in 3 days.” Robin nodded smiling once more. “Yes, of course sir!” he grinned and picking up his sword, left Commander Morland beaming by himself. Thanks to Cesitria for the use of this post
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Dec 3, 2008 15:55:38 GMT
Army training works similar to that of the Magicians Guild. Through making a series of posts, increasing in length, your character becomes more skilled and powerful in combat, and this is reflected through the titles awarded at each stage. To Train in the Army:1) Your character must possess an interest or skill in combat, but must not be powerful. You do not necessarily have to have stated this in your character application to the site. 2)Firstly you must enrol. To enrol in the Army, follow the instructions and post in the Recruitment office. Once I have replied confirming your place you may begin training. 3) Training: Traning occurs in the training board. On your first training session, you may create a thread simply called' [insert character's name here]' Training'. Here, you will post all of your training sessions and I will post my feedback. 4)In the training sessions, you must write a post to a certain minimum wordcount. Training will take place under my instruction [therefore your posts must make reference to Prince Arthur, including his opinions of you and his feedback during session. For this part you MAY roleplay The Prince] Just make sure you convey a gradual improvement in your abilities. You may also include NPC's in your training. [see the example post below for how to RP Prince Arthur]5) I will reply to your training post either accepting it, or denying it. Reasons for denying it include: being more than 10% under the wordcount, very poor grammar/spelling, plagiarism of a fellow magicians training ideas etc.) Please wait for one post to be accepted before posting another. 6) Ranks and Word Counts (Ranks, once achieved may be added to your signature) Title/Task Recruit: Enrollment accepted Soldier: One post 250 words Page: One post 500 words Squire: One post 650 words Master: One post 800 words
Knight: - 1000 word post.
(Knight is the highest possible rank in the Army. The equivalent to the Enchanters of the Guild.) All wordcounts are minimum, more would be great! I hope that makes everything clear, Any questions don't hesistate to PM me (Or the other staff members) Good luck! Prince Arthur Pendragon
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Nov 29, 2008 23:17:12 GMT
The jetty is commonly known as being the best place on the river to fish from, as well as being used to access small boats owned by various villagers.
With its worn wooden planks and the smell of salt from the sea in the air, its a calm place and many come to sit here and watch the small rowing boats sail by.
Some boats are available for hire, and trips can be taken down the river which can be relaxing and romantic.
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Nov 28, 2008 19:23:22 GMT
Kinver Mill is a flour mill and bakery, powered by water, which provides bread and pastries for most of Avalon. Its produce may not be expensive, but is therefore not the best around either. However, the friendly faces of the miller and his daughter keep the customers coming back for more.
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Post by Prince Arthur Pendragon on Nov 28, 2008 19:15:15 GMT
The village blacksmith is a small building, hidden away at the back of Avalon, where few pass it. However, the reputation of the weapons and armour produced here means people flock from all around to purchase the "finest armour in Camelot". Even the King has worn Avalonian armour on the battlefield and fought with the finest blade the smithy ever produced.
The blacksmith himself is a jolly fellow, always ready to lend a hand and he takes pride in crafting weapons which fit and suit their user. His wife on the other hand can often be sharp tongued and most visitors try to avoid her!
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